Since 2012, Dutchess has been an activist, principal investor within the legalized cannabis sector. The investments have included companies which are legally engaged in the production, distribution or delivery of cannabis (colloquially known as “touching the plant”), and in ancillary businesses which support the industry. The size and scope of our legalized cannabis investments are dependent upon the target company’s size, growth rate, opportunities and the associated risk.

As one of the leading institutional investors in this space and assisted by our ‘high value’ relationships and network within the industry, Dutchess portfolio companies are uniquely positioned to benefit with respect to the latest data, trends, products, services and ever changing regulatory environment. Further, in the quest for earnings growth, our legalized cannabis portfolio companies have successfully engaged in cross-pollinating with one another, which have resulted in business agreements, strategic partnerships or joint ventures.

Dutchess Capital is the manager for several global investment funds that provide capital to start-up, pre-IPO and publicly-traded companies worldwide. Since 1996, Dutchess has made over 400 investments globally, with a total transaction value exceeding $2 billion. The size and scope of our investments have ranged from initial seed capital for start-ups to $25 million dollars for more established emerging growth companies. Through our investments, we aim to build strategic partnerships that foster growth, drive profitability and create shareholder value.